1. Must be a US citizen with a driver’s license or ID and 18 or older to purchase a ticket.

2. Tickets can only be purchased with CASH from band families. Credit cards can be used when buying directly from Boosters.

3. Winning ticket must be claimed within 30 days of drawing.

By purchasing a raffle ticket and participating in the 2026 Raffle, you as a raffle entrant  agree that (1) the Chesterton High School Band Boosters 2026 Split the Pot Raffle (hereinafter “Raffle”) is a fundraising activity conducted by the CHS Band Boosters in support of the  Chesterton High School Band Programs; (2) these Official Rules & Regulations below govern the  conduct of the Raffle and together with the decisions of the Band Boosters, are binding  and final on everyone who purchases a Raffle ticket and/or presents a winning Raffle  ticket; (3) it is the responsibility of the ticket purchaser or person named on the Raffle  ticket to review the Official Rules for modifications or supplements; (4) no modification of  these official contest rules shall be effective and enforceable unless made by the CHS Band  Boosters in writing and approved by the Booster  Executive  Board; and (5) the Raffle is  subject to all applicable Indiana laws and regulations, specifically, to the provisions of  Indiana Code governing charity gaming found at Indiana Code article 4-32.3 as well as  to oversight by the Indiana Gaming Commission. 

Tickets 

The price per one (1) ticket is $5.00. Tickets will also be offered for sale in multiple units  to include five (5) for $20.00.  There is no limit to the number  of tickets that can be sold. There is no limit on the number of raffle tickets an individual may purchase. All raffle ticket purchases, in accordance with Indiana Gaming Commission rules, may be made in Cash, Debit Card, or Credit Card in face-to-face  transactions.   All purchases are final - no refunds or replacements will be issued. 

Tickets may be purchased beginning on September 6th  2026,  and through and including  October 17th 2026. A cut-off  time for 3:00 pm  CST on October 17 2026 will be advertised on the Chesterton Bands website (Chesterton Bands - CHS Bands) which  will determine the end of the Entry Period after which tickets may not be purchased. The  CHS Band Boosters has the right to shorten or extend the Entry Period. The Band Boosters  will conduct all drawings in accordance with Raffle rules contained herein. The winning  tickets will be drawn at random from a drum containing all eligible Raffle tickets. The  drawing for prizes is open to the public; however, the winner does not need to be  present to win. The odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries  received and accepted. 

Eligibility

Raffle ticket purchasers and the person claiming a prize must be a legal U.S. citizen or legal resident and at least 18 years of age at the time of purchase. Raffle tickets may not be purchased in the name of a business, trust, corporation, or other entity, or  wherever prohibited by applicable law. CHS Band Booster Executive Board Members  or persons related by blood or marriage living in the same household as the CHS Band Booster Executive Board Members are not eligible to win the Raffle. Offer void where prohibited by law. 

Prizes and Drawings 

The Grand Prize will constitute one-half (½) of the gross sales of all eligible tickets sold by the end of the Entry Period. The CHS Band Boosters shall retain the other one-half (½) of  the gross sales of all eligible tickets. 

The Grand Prize drawing will be conducted at Chesterton High School, 2125 S. 11th St., Chesterton, IN 46304.  The drawing date is scheduled for October 17th  2026 at  approximately 8:00pm CST (hereinafter “Drawing Date”). The winning raffle ticket  numbr for the Grand Prize will be posted on the Chesterton Bands website (Chesterton Bands - CHS Bands ) and the Chesterton Trojan Guard Facebook page ((5) Chesterton Trojan Guard | Facebook ) within twenty-four (24) hours of the drawing. Winner need not be present when the winning ticket number is announced. 

Claiming Prizes 

The winner may contact the CHS Band Boosters at chestertonbandboosters@outlook.com within thirty (30) days of the end of the Drawing Date, or by  close of business on Monday, November 16 2026, in order to receive more information on how to claim the prize.  All winners shall provide the Band Boosters with a completed  IRS Form W-9 and any other necessary tax information before receiving winnings and  failure to provide a correctly completed form shall be grounds for forfeiting prizes.  The  CHS Band Boosters shall have no responsibility to replace lost tickets nor maintain records of  individuals purchasing tickets. 

The holder of a winning ticket must provide the CHS Band Boosters with a valid State-issued  photo ID verifying their identity, in addition to all requested tax identification information.  In the event: (i) the winner does not contact the CHS Band Boosters within thirty (30) days of  the end of the Drawing Date (ii) the winner is ruled ineligible for any reason; or (iii) the  winner declines the prize, then in those events the prize will be forfeited and will be retained by the CHS Band Boosters. The CHS Band Boosters have no obligation to contact potential winners. 

Winners will be required to sign a Declaration of Eligibility attesting to the fact that they/he/she are/is 18 years of age or older, as well as other terms and conditions as designated by the Band Boosters.  Winners also agree to the use of their/his/her name,  photograph or videotape likeness and statements for publicity purposes by Band Boosters and consent to the use of their/his/her likeness in order to collect the prize. 

Tickets and Purchasing 

Tickets may be purchased from members of the CHS Band Boosters, or at the various retailers during the Entry Period: Dates, times and locations of these various retailers  will be posted on Chesterton Bands website.

Tickets may also be sold at additional events and locations, to be announced on the Trojan Guard Facebook Page, at the discretion of the CHS Band Boosters. All listed ticket  sale locations and times are subject to change at the discretion of the Band Boosters. 

Rules and Authorization for Use 

By participating in this Raffle, all ticket purchasers and the person named on each Raffle  ticket accept and agree (1) to be bound by all the rules, limitations and restrictions set  forth here, and (2) that their names and/or likenesses may be disclosed to and used by  the news media and may otherwise be used by the Band Boosters, for publicity  purposes and naming of the prize winners to be published in area newspapers or other  media including television, radio, web and print. The prize winners may be published on the Chesterton Bands website, Facebook and other social media. 

Release by Participants 

By participating in this Raffle, each participant releases the CHS Band Boosters and each of their respective directors, officers,  contractors and agents, from any and all liability for injuries, losses or damages of any  kind caused by any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of  any prize, and each winner agrees to fully indemnify and hold CHS Band Boosters and Chesterton Band Programs and each of their respective directors, officers, contractors and  agents harmless from any and all losses, damages, costs, expenses, rights, claims and  actions of any kind arising in connection with this Raffle or as a result of the winner's  acceptance or use of any prize. Each Participant, by participating in the Raffle,  acknowledges that no other party is associated with the Raffle, including without  limitation Chesterton High School, the Duneland School Corporation, or any of  its teachers, educators, administrators, staff, agents, officers, employees, or  representatives and each participant fully indemnifies and holds those parties harmless  from any and all losses, damages, costs, expenses, rights, claims and actions of any  kind arising in connection with this Raffle or as a result of the winner's acceptance or use of any prize.  A Raffle participant's sole and exclusive remedy for CHS Band Boosters breach of these Rules and Regulations shall be limited to the return of the purchase price paid for his or her Raffle ticket(s). In no event shall CHS Band Boosters, or their respective directors, officers, contractors, members, committee members, agents,  advisors, or representatives be liable to any party for any loss or injuries to earnings,  profits or goodwill, or for any incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages of  any person or entity. 

Disclaimers 

The CHS Band Boosters do not undertake to give advice on the legal or tax consequences of the purchase of Raffle tickets or the claiming of prizes by its winners. However, it understands that the IRS position is that amounts paid for chances in raffles, lotteries or  similar drawings for valuable prizes are not gifts, and consequently do not qualify as deductible charitable contributions. The winner assumes and must pay all fees and  charges and income taxes (local, state and federal taxes), if applicable. Band Boosters reserves the right to withhold standard rates for federal and/or Indiana state taxes as may be required by applicable law or the Indiana Gaming Commission, but by reason of that reservation the CHS Band Boosters assume no responsibility for a prizewinner's ultimate  tax obligations and suggests you consult your tax advisor. If taxes are withheld the prize winner remains obligated for the full payment of any and all fees and taxes for his or her  prize winnings.  Forms W-2G & 941 will be filed with the Internal Revenue Service to report the value of the prizes won. All required forms will also be filed with the state of  Indiana Department of Revenue and Gaming Commission. This offer is void where prohibited by law and all federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. 

THE WINNERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL LEGAL AND/OR TAX ADVICE.   AWARDS COULD HAVE INCOME OR OTHER TAX  CONSEQUENCES, ADVERSE EFFECTS ON GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENTS OR OTHER BENEFITS, AND MAY HAVE OTHER LEGAL, FINANCIAL OR TAX  CONSEQUENCES. 

Registration with the State of Indiana Gaming Commission 

This Raffle is conducted for the benefit of the Chesterton High School Trojan Guard, by the Chesterton High School Band Boosters, under strict conformity and compliance  with the Indiana Gaming Commission, and the rules and regulations of the Charity Gaming Division. The Raffle is licensed by the Indiana Gaming Commission, Indiana  Annual Raffle License No. 014468 which is on file with the CHS Band Boosters. 

Any questions regarding the Raffle or the purchase of Raffle tickets may be directed to chestertonbandboosters@outlook.com.

Approved by the Chesterton High School Band Program and signed by Executive Board Members